NSF REU Site in Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chain (AMSC)
NSF REU Site in Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chain (AMSC)
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ABOUT
The REU Site in Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chain (AMSC) at the University of Louisville provides a 10-week summer experiential training where students work closely with faculty mentors and graduate students on cutting-edge research projects that are motivated from real world problems. The AMSC REU students also participate in professional development opportunities such as workshops, training sessions, research presentations, and plant tours.
AMSC REU 2026 participants recognized for successfully completing the program and presenting their research achievements at the SROP symposium - July 31, 2026
The Project-Skills Matrix (PSM) is a tool used by the AMSC REU program to assign students to projects. A free PSM template is available for use. The AMSC program uses a customized internal version that includes student-specific information and is therefore maintained privately.
2026 Summer Projects
2026 Summer Projects
2025 Summer Projects
2025 Summer Projects
2024 Summer Projects
2024 Summer Projects
Project Mentors
Project Mentors
Frequently Asked Questions
Program Overview
Program Overview
How long is the program, and where does it take place?
It's a ten-week research experience program runs from fourth week of May to last week of July/first week of August
Location: Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Louisville
Who can apply to the AMSC REU?
Application is open to all community college students and sophomore, junior, and senior undergraduates in AMSC related fields (e.g., Industrial, Mechanical, Computer, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Materials, Plastics, Manufacturing Engineering) as well as other STEM fields (e.g., Math, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Computer Science).
What are the eligibility requirements?
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and have a desire to participate in research with at least one semester remaining.
Stipend and Financial Support
Stipend and Financial Support
Is the program paid? Are there any other additional benefits?
The program will provide financial support of $6,000 for the 10-week period.
Travel expenses & food allowance up to $800
Free on campus housing.
Professional Development Workshops/Seminars
Professional Development Workshops/Seminars
Are there professional development opportunities?
Yes. Students participate in weekly workshops/seminars include presenting research, graduate school preparation, academic and industry career pathways, and career readiness skills (leadership, communication, teamwork).
Industry Tours and Community Engagement Activities
Industry Tours and Community Engagement Activities
Yes, REU students will participate in couple of industry tours/visits to Nucor Tubular Products, The Slugger Factory
Outdoor activities such as canoe trip and other local places
Recognition
Recognition
Will there be recognition for participation?
Yes. Students who successfully complete the program receive a Certificate of Participation in the NSF REU program, signed by the Program Director and Program Manager.
Publications
Leali, N., Begum, R., Nath, A. R., & Aqlan, F. (2025). Analysis of Adaptive Problem-Solving in Multiplayer Virtual Reality Manufacturing Systems. In IISE Annual Conference. Proceedings (pp. 1-6). [Best Paper Award]
Ahn, J. K., & Aqlan, F. (2025). An Integrated Optimization Model for Production and Inventory Management in Distributed Manufacturing. In IISE Annual Conference. Proceedings (pp. 1-6).
Perlowin, V., Alabsi, M., Sheng, S., & Pearlstein, L. (2026). Leveraging generative artificial intelligence to bridge domain gaps in wind turbine research. Journal of Vibration and Control, 10775463261442172.
Begum, R., Hamado, N., Aqlan, F., Zhao, R., Yang, H., Saleem, J., DeCaro, M., & Murphy, K. (2025). Collaborative virtual learning factory for advanced manufacturing: investigating user experience and team dynamics. Manufacturing Letters.
Bello, K., Azzam, I., Breidi, F. E., & Aqlan, F. (2026). Interpersonal Physiological Synchrony in Mixed Reality Manufacturing Environments: Evaluating Shared Mental Models in Dyadic and Triadic Teams. IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors, 1-18.
Pattan, R., Zuniga, P., & Segura, L. (2026). Electrospinning process monitoring from multi-streaming videos. ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE).
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